SwarmUI
image-gen4,181MIT

SwarmUI

Modern, modular Stable Diffusion UI with ComfyUI integration and distributed multi-GPU generation.

Updated Jun 7, 2026
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Platforms
linux, windows
Pricing
free-open-source
Status
active
License
MIT

What it does

Core capabilities at a glance

  • ComfyUI workflow import and execution
  • Distributed generation across multiple GPUs
  • Built-in image viewer and gallery
  • Advanced prompt editing with syntax highlighting
  • Model downloader and updater
  • REST API for external integration

Deep dive

The full breakdown - performance, comparisons, and setup

SwarmUI

SwarmUI fills a unique niche: it combines a modern, clean interface with the ability to import and execute ComfyUI workflows natively.

What it is

SwarmUI is a Stable Diffusion web interface with a focus on modularity and multi-GPU distribution. Its key differentiator is native ComfyUI workflow import - you can design complex workflows in ComfyUI and execute them from SwarmUI's cleaner interface.

Get started

git clone https://github.com/mcmonkeyprojects/SwarmUI.git
cd SwarmUI
./launch-linux.sh  # or launch-windows.bat

When to use something else

Frequently asked

Quick answers to common questions

What is SwarmUI?

SwarmUI is a image-gen tool for local AI workloads. Modern, modular Stable Diffusion UI with ComfyUI integration and distributed multi-GPU generation.

Is SwarmUI free and open source?

Yes, SwarmUI has 4,181 GitHub stars and is licensed under MIT. You can self-host it for free on linux, windows.

What platforms does SwarmUI support?

SwarmUI runs on linux, windows.

What hardware do I need for SwarmUI?

The hardware requirements depend on which models you run. Check our hardware directory for compatible GPUs and systems. SwarmUI has 4,181 GitHub stars and an active community.

Does SwarmUI support GPU acceleration?

SwarmUI supports GPU acceleration via CUDA, Metal, or Vulkan depending on your platform. For the best performance, pair it with an NVIDIA RTX 4090 or 5090.

What are the best alternatives to SwarmUI?

Popular alternatives include other image-gen tools in our directory. Browse our full collection at /tool for comparisons, community reviews, and benchmark data to find the right fit for your workflow.

How much does SwarmUI cost?

SwarmUI is free-open-source. It is completely free and open source to self-host.

Pairs well with

Complementary tools, models, and hardware

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